US Bridges

River Road over Bank Lick Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.75 MI East of US27 · Structure no. 0936847

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Bank Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Bank Lick Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,322 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBank Lick Creek
Location0.75 MI East of US27
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31466, -84.61515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,820 (2020)
Projected traffic8,322 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Bank Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Bank Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Bank Lick Creek carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Bank Lick Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Bank Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.